Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. William R. Wingard retention
Maricopa County, Arizona
My vote power
Retention race
Election date
November 3, 2026 · General election
About this office
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights,
William R. Wingard
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared · Official site
William R. Wingard is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge serving since 2023.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was appointed a judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 15, 2023, after serving as a court commissioner since 2012.
June 15, 2023
Source: azgovernor.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review voted that Judge William R. Wingard of the Maricopa County Superior Court meets judicial performance standards, at its public vote meeting on April 24, 2026.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov